Intel - Core i3-13100 13th Gen 4-Core 12MB Cache, 3.4 to 4.5 GHz Desktop Processor - Grey/Black/Gold

Name: Intel - Core i3-13100 13th Gen 4-Core 12MB Cache, 3.4 to 4.5 GHz Desktop Processor - Grey/Black/Gold
Brand: Intel
SKU: 6530252
Rating: 4.8 (13 reviews)

Model: BX8071513100

SKU: 6530252

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Key Specs
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- PCI Express Version: PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.4 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 4.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 4-core (quad-core) (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 8 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Unlocked Processor: false
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5, DDR4
- L3 Cache: 12 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Processor Base Power: 60 watts
- Integrated Graphics: true (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Integrated Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics 730 (This is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Processor Generation/Series: 13th Generation
General
- Brand: Intel
- Model Number: BX8071513100
- Product Name: Core i3-13100 13th Gen 4-Core 12MB Cache, 3.4 to 4.5 GHz Desktop Processor
- Color: Grey/Black/Gold
- Processor Model Number: 13100
- Processor Collection: Core i3
- Processor Generation/Series: 13th Generation
- Year of Release: 2023
Compatibility
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- PCI Express Configuration: PCIe Gen 5 x16, PCIe Gen 5 x8
- PCI Express Lanes (Total): 20
- PCI Express Version: PCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0
- Processor Instruction Set: 64-bit
Performance
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 3.4 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 4.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 4-core (quad-core) (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 8 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- Unlocked Processor: false
Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5, DDR4
- Number of Memory Channels Supported: 2
- Cache Level: L3 (The cache stores data that the CPU needs to access quickly in order to complete tasks. Each level is ranked according to priority of access; Level 1 (L1) cache stores data that the CPU needs to access first. L1 cache is also the fastest but holds the least amount of data, with each following level decreasing in speed but increasing in capacity.)
- L3 Cache: 12 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
Features
- Processor Type: Desktop
- RAID Support: None (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
Power
- Processor Base Power: 60 watts
- Processor Boost Power: 89 watts
Graphics
- Integrated Graphics: true (Device has a built-in graphics processing unit.)
- Integrated Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics 730 (This is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- GPU Base Clock Frequency: 0.3 gigahertz (The minimum rate at which the graphics controller is guaranteed to operate.)
- GPU Boost Clock Frequency: 1.3 gigahertz (The maximum ideal rate at which the graphics controller is able to operate, typically only for a short period of time.)
- Number of GPU Cores: 192
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 3 Year Limited
Other
- UPC: 735858528351

13th Gen Intel Core i3-13100 desktop processors. Featuring PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, 13th Gen Intel Core i3 desktop processors are optimized for productivity. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 60W Processor Base Power

Intel Core i3 desktop processor: Intel Core i3 desktop processors are optimized for productivity
Chipset Compatability: Intel 700 Series Chipset an Intel 600 Series Chipset
Intel Smart Cache (L3) Size: 12MB
Processor Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730
Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores): 4 (4P+0E)
Processor Threads: 8
Maximum Memory Capacity: 128GB

Whats Included

Core i3-13100 13th Gen 4-Core 12MB Cache, 3.4 to 4.5 GHz Desktop Processor
User Documentation

Q: does this come with a heat sink

A: yes it does.

Q: What processor socket does this use?

A: Lga 1700

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Core i3-13100 13th Gen 4-Core 12MB Cache, 3.4 to 4.5 GHz Desktop Processor for its exceptional value. Many customers rave about its outstanding performance at a highly competitive price point, making it hard to find a better CPU for the money.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect home server cpu
Bought this for a small home server build, and it works perfectly for that. Enough oomph to run some OCR, a file server, and a home dashboard, with lots of headroom for more. Had to update the BIOS version to support a 13th gen cpu, but that's just par for the course.
Posted 2 years ago by lbrooke
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible value for money
This item is frequently on sale and I would recommend waiting for one to buy it. I was absolutely blown away by the performance and shockingly low power consumption offered by this CPU, especially when compared to Intel's higher-end Core offerings. This CPU achieves a nearly identical single-core speed as its contemporaries and competitors and uses less than half the power. Perfect for server use and beyond adequate—maybe even quite good—for desktop. Four cores is on the lower end of the spectrum for 2023 but the processor has not once bottlenecked my system. Thanks to the inclusion of onboard graphics, this is the only component that many desktops will need, and servers benefit from the low-power transcoding it makes possible. The included cooler is entirely quiet at low speeds under normal load, but makes a loud, tinny noise at full speed. It's good enough to keep the already-cool CPU within thermal limits. If you need to build a cheap desktop PC or you want a quick home server this is the CPU you are looking for. You won't even need to buy a graphics card. All told, my build including this CPU was under $330.
Posted 2 years ago by samuel
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beefier than an I5 from a few generations ago
It was time to retire two of my 7 year old computers, so I used an I5-13500 in the first build, and was blown away with the difference between these 13th gen Intel and the 6th gen it was replacing. Used this I3-13100 for the second build, that the wife and kids use, and it is more than fine. I don't use it for gaming, but will handle 3 to 4 monitors with the onboard gpu. Pair that with current NVME drive, and it is lightning fast.
Posted 2 years ago by DaveO